Countdown to any moment
Pick any date and time and watch days, hours, minutes and seconds tick down, with totals in weeks, hours and minutes too.
Live, shareable, free
Countdown to Any Date Days, hours, minutes and seconds until your event
Create a live countdown to any date in seconds. Name your event, share it with a link that works in every time zone, show it fullscreen on a TV and add it to your calendar.
- Live to the second
- Share link
- Fullscreen themes
- Add to calendar
Your countdown
New Year
Event has passed, counting up
Theme
Google Calendar
Saved countdowns
Save countdowns to keep them in this browser. Click one to open it.
Why it's better
Why this countdown to date is better
Many countdown sites need an account to share, show ads over the timer or get time zones wrong. This one is instant, private and accurate wherever your friends are.
Share across time zones
Share links store the exact moment of your event, so friends in other countries count down to the same instant in their own local time.
Fullscreen with themes
Put the countdown on a TV, projector or second screen in one click, with sunset, midnight, aurora or party themes.
Add to your calendar
Download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or add the event straight to Google Calendar.
Save several countdowns
Keep your wedding, exams and holidays side by side, each showing its time left, saved privately in your browser.
Celebrates at zero
When the moment arrives, confetti and a chime mark the occasion, then the timer counts up to show how long ago it happened.
How it compares with typical countdown sites
| Feature | This countdown | Typical countdown sites |
|---|---|---|
| Share link without an account | Yes | Often needs sign-up |
| Correct in every time zone | Yes | Varies |
| Fullscreen display | Yes, with 4 themes | Sometimes |
| Add to calendar | .ics and Google Calendar | Rarely |
| Save multiple countdowns | Yes, privately | Sometimes |
| Counts up after the event | Yes | Rarely |
| Ads over the timer | Never | Often |
How to use
How to make a countdown to a date
Your countdown is ready the moment you pick a date. Everything else is optional.
Need the exact number of days between two dates? Use the date calculator, or count only working days with the business days calculator.
Name your event
Type what you're counting down to, such as a wedding, exam, product launch or holiday.
Pick the date and time
Choose the date and, if it matters, the time. Or tap a quick countdown like New Year or Christmas.
Choose a theme
Select sunset, midnight, aurora or party, then press the fullscreen button to show it on a big screen.
Share or save it
Copy the share link to send to friends, press Save to keep it in this browser, or add it to your calendar.
Celebrate
When the countdown hits zero, enjoy the confetti. After that it counts up so you can see how long ago it was.
Popular countdowns
Popular events to count down to
Start any of these with one click. Dates repeat every year, and the countdown always picks the next one.
| Event | Date | Days left | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | - | |
| Valentine's Day | February 14 | - | |
| Independence Day (US) | July 4 | - | |
| Independence Day (India) | August 15 | - | |
| Halloween | October 31 | - | |
| Christmas | December 25 | - |
Accuracy
How the countdown is calculated
The date and time you enter use your device's time zone. The countdown then compares that moment with your device clock every quarter of a second, so it stays accurate even if you leave the page and come back later.
Share links store the exact instant of your event rather than a local time. Someone in London opening a link for 8 pm in Mumbai sees the countdown end at the same moment, which is 3:30 pm for them.
- Daylight saving changes are handled automatically by your device.
- Make sure your device clock is set to update automatically for the best accuracy.
- For all-day events, leave the time at 00:00 to count down to the start of the day.
- Share links open with your chosen name, date and theme.
- Saved countdowns stay in this browser until you delete them.
Ideas
What people count down to
A countdown builds excitement, keeps teams focused on deadlines and makes big days feel even bigger.
- Weddings and anniversaries
- Birthdays
- Exams and results
- Holidays and vacations
- Product launches
- Project deadlines
- Baby due dates
- Retirement
- Concerts and match days
- Festivals
- New Year's Eve parties
- Moving day
FAQ
Countdown to date FAQ
How do I create a countdown to a date?
Type a name for your event, choose the date and time, and the countdown starts instantly, showing days, hours, minutes and seconds.
Can I share my countdown with friends?
Yes. Press Copy share link and send it. Anyone who opens it sees the same countdown, automatically adjusted to their own time zone.
What time zone does the countdown use?
The date and time you enter use your device's time zone. Share links store the exact moment, so friends in other countries count down to the same instant.
What happens when the countdown reaches zero?
The display celebrates with confetti and a chime, then switches to counting up, showing how long ago the event happened.
Can I save more than one countdown?
Yes. Press Save and each countdown is stored in this browser with its time remaining. Click one to open it again.
Can I show the countdown on a TV or projector?
Yes. Pick a theme and press the fullscreen button for a clean, large display that is easy to read from across a room.
How many days until New Year?
Tap the New Year quick countdown and the timer shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left until midnight on January 1 in your time zone.
Does the countdown keep running if I close the page?
The timer is based on your target date, so it is always correct when you come back. Saved countdowns and share links reopen instantly.
Can I add the event to my calendar?
Yes. Download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or add the event straight to Google Calendar with one click.
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